ceresin
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A white or yellow wax that people use to make candles, polishes, and cosmetics
- noun
- /ˈsɛrəsɪn/
- Specialized
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ceresina
- The laboratory used ceresin to create a stable base for the ointment.
Examples
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The candle was made from ceresin.
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Certain polishes contain ceresin because of its excellent consistency and shine.
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She bought a candle made from natural ceresin at the craft fair.
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Many beauty products contain ceresin for texture.
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Ceresin is often used in the production of ceresin candles.
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Many cosmetics contain ceresin for its emollient properties.
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The furniture polish was made with ceresin to give it a glossy finish.
Synonyms
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6.3
A waxy substance found with oil underground and used to make candles
is a specific white or yellowish wax obtained from ozokerite for candles and polishes
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ceresin comes from the Latin root cera, which means 'wax' (you can also see this in Spanish 'cera'). Ceresin is a type of mineral wax, so the name helps you remember that it is a kind of 'wax' used for candles, polishes, and cosmetics.